A George III mahogany stick barometer , Milesio, Kendal, late 18th century, with architectural pediment above rectangular glazed door enclosing vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, beside an alcohol tube Farhenheit scale thermometer and signed by the maker to upper corner, the trunk with exposed mercury tube and domed cistern cover with inlaid bullseye to centre and chequer inlaid border, 97cm high
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TOYE & CO LONDON 9CT GOLD MASONIC JEWEL the ribbon suspended Architectural form crest and incorporating circular enamel badge of set square and dividers with a set square pendant below 3 3/4" long overall and inscription to reverse Portland Lodge 1922 - 23, approximately 30gms gross (one small suspension loop damaged)
The Greatest Irish Coloured Plate BookOriginal Coloured CopyMalton (James) A Picturesque and Descriptive View of the City of Dublin Described. In a series of the most Interesting Scenes taken in the year 1791. By James Malton. With a brief authentic history from the earliest accounts to the present time. Engraved titlepage and dedication, Arms of Dublin, A Correct Survey of Dublin as it stood in the year 1610, A Correct Survey of the Bay of Dublin 1795, A Folding Map of the City of Dublin (not present in most copies) and twenty-five plates of views in original colour. London: 1803. Oblong folio. pp. ii, 18, [48], 25 (plates), 3 (maps), 3. Original grey papered boards, spine in later quarter morocco, title printed on original large paper label on upper cover. A very good set of this exceedingly rare topographical work in original colour. James Malton (d.1803) architectural draughtsman, came to Ireland with his father, Thomas Malton, senior, and was for nearly three years, during the building of the Custom House, employed as a draughtsman in the office of James Gandon, the architect, but for breaches of confidence and many irregularities he was dismissed. The first mention of his name as an artist occurs in 1790, when he sent, from Dublin, two drawings to the Society of Artists in London. In 1791 he completed a series of drawings of Dublin buildings, from which the well-known set of views were engraved. Twenty-five were reproduced in etching and aquatint, done by Malton himself, and their publication began in 1792. The preface says: "The entire of the views were taken in 1791 by the author, who, being experienced in the drawing of architecture and perspective, has delineated every object with the utmost accuracy; the dimensions, too, of the structures described were taken by him from the originals, and may be depended upon for their correctness." Though all the views were taken in the year 1791, yet, as the work was in hand till the year 1797, such alterations as occurred in each subject between the taking and publishing of any view of it have been attended to; to the end that it might be as perfect a semblance as possible of the original at the time of the completion of the work.The volume has an engraved title-page, an engraved dedication, dated at London, 1st June, 1794, "to the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, Common Council, Freemen and Citizens of Dublin." The work begins with a preface, followed by a brief history of Dublin, and an article "On the Castle Walls and Increase of the City." The plates are as follows: Great Courtyard, Dublin Castle; The Parliament House; Trinity College; College Library; Provost's House; St. Patrick's Cathedral; West Front of St. Patrick's Cathedral; Royal Exchange; Custom House; View of the Law Courts, looking up the Liffey; Tholsel; Old Soldiers Hospital, Kilmainham; Royal Infirmary, Phoenix Park; Blue Coat Hospital; Lying-in Hospital; Rotunda New Rooms; St. Catharine's Church; Marine School; Leinster House; Charlemont House; Powerscourt House; View of Capel Street, looking over Essex Bridge; St. Stephen's Green; Barracks; View of Dublin from the Magazine, Phoenix Park. Dedicated to the Governors and Directors of the Hospital, including the College Library, dedicated to Edmund Burke. Besides the above twenty-five views the bound volume contains the Arms of Dublin, as frontispiece; Survey of the City of Dublin as it stood in 1610, taken from Speed's Map; Survey of the Bay of Dublin, 1795, and a folding map of Dublin that does not appear in this or most copies. At the end of the volume is a plate with two outline Keys - one of the smaller View of Dublin from the Park, the other of the smaller view of the Barracks. All the plates are inscribed James Malton del. et fecit. He published them himself; in some his name is joined with George Cowen of Grafton Street, Dublin. Malton's views are the most important series of engravings of Dublin. Most of the principal buildings are represented, and groups of figures and little scenes of the daily life of the people add a charm and variety, the whole forming a valuable pictorial record of old Dublin at the close of the eighteenth century.
Patrick Scott HRHA (1921-2014)Gold Painting 4.92tempera and gold leaf on unprimed canvassigned, titled and dated '92 on reverse61 x 61cm (24 x 24in) Private CollectionPatrick Scott was born in County Cork, in 1921. He trained as an architect and spent 15 years working with Michael Scott in the architectural practice of what became Scott Tallon Walker, where his innate talent as an artist and designer developed in unison. He became a leading graphic designer with the Signa Design Consultancy (set up in 1953 by Michael Scott and Louis le Brocquy), all the while continuing to test various ideas in his painting. On winning a National Prize at the Guggenheim International Award in 1960 and representing Ireland at the XXX Venice Biennale in the same year, Scott became a full-time artist.Scott was perhaps best known for his gold paintings, abstracts incorporating geometrical forms in gold leaf against a pale tempura background. He also produced tapestries and carpets. His paintings are in several important collections including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His works are distinguished by their purity and sense of calm, reflecting his own interest in Zen Buddhism. On 11 July 2007, Scott, who was a founding member of Aosdána, was conferred with the title of Saoi, the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an Irish artist. The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, made the presentation, placing a gold torc, the symbol of the office of Saoi, around his neck. No more than seven living members may hold this honour at any one time.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY WARDROBE OF ARCHITECTURAL STYLE WITH CENTRAL PEDIMENT PEDIMENT TO THE CORNICE AND VARIOUS FRET CARVED DECORATIVE PANELS, CENTRAL MIRROR DOOR AND FLANKING PANEL DOORS WITH SMALL DRAWERS BELOW APPROXIMATELY 6'2" WIDE AND THE MATCHING KNEEHOLE DRESSING CHEST WITH SWING MIRROR AND TWO JEWEL DRAWERS (2)
DRAWINGS BY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH - THE DINING ROOM In Europe the originality of Mackintosh's style was quickly appreciated and in Germany, and particularly in Austria, he received acclaim and recognition for his designs. In 1901 he entered an international competition organised by the German design journal Zeitschrift fur Innen-Dekoration of Darmstadt to design an Art Lover's House. Although Mackintosh was not awarded any prizes for this competition as his interior drawings were not finished in time for the competition deadline, his architectural designs were judged to be of such a high standard that they were awarded a special prize by the published. They were later reproduced as a portfolio of prints in 'Meister Der Innenkunst' and later Mackintosh presented a portfolio to the Glasgow School of Art. This complete portfolio of 23 framed prints is believed to be a facsimile reproduction printed in the 1990's by Cooper Hay Rare Books.
DRAWINGS BY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH - RECEPTION ROOM AND MUSIC ROOM In Europe the originality of Mackintosh's style was quickly appreciated and in Germany, and particularly in Austria, he received acclaim and recognition for his designs. In 1901 he entered an international competition organised by the German design journal Zeitschrift fur Innen-Dekoration of Darmstadt to design an Art Lover's House. Although Mackintosh was not awarded any prizes for this competition as his interior drawings were not finished in time for the competition deadline, his architectural designs were judged to be of such a high standard that they were awarded a special prize by the published. They were later reproduced as a portfolio of prints in 'Meister Der Innenkunst' and later Mackintosh presented a portfolio to the Glasgow School of Art. This complete portfolio of 23 framed prints is believed to be a facsimile reproduction printed in the 1990's by Cooper Hay Rare Books.
A French gilt metal four-glass Mantel Clock, of arched form with 8-day movement striking on a bell, the two-piece enamel dial signed Breveté - Le Roy & Fils - Pal's Royal C'ie Montpensier 13 - 15 Paris, the case of architectural form with a turned finial above half-pilasters and moulded base on pad feet, with inscription dated 1870, 22in (56cm) high.
Interior Design and Architectural tradesmen's catalogues. Late 19th and 20th century including Sanderson's Interiors for Today Two volumes, Permant and other wallpapers, William Pape Glass merchant of Leeds, Samuel Gratrix Leaded Lights and Windows of Distinction, architectural fittings, ironwork, fencing and gates etc, approximately ten items.
A late 17th century French bracket clock by André Charles Boulle, the boulle work ebonised case of architectural form, the pendant with ormolu mounts, the glazed door flanked by a pair of columns and enclosing the brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and twin winding holes 'held' by an ormolu figural relief modelled as Atlas, over a shaped apron, on bun feet the back plate of the brass movement with a visible wheel inscribed 'Torrez Ast. Malo', 48x33 cm CONDITION REPORT: Requires attention. Finials not screwing in correctly. Some losses to boulle work, ebony and mounts. Some veneers missing, One foot replacement. Another foot attached to a piece of timber which is loose on the base. One hand damaged. We believe the bronze figure has been altered and his foot removed.
A coromandel veneered bracket clock case, early 19th century, architectural form, with round dial aperture above the moulded base raised on bun feet. Height 43.5 cm, width 30 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The interior diameter of the bezel is 19.2 cm. The height from the current seatboard to the very top of the case is 27.5 cm. The interior diameter of the aperture is 20.7 cm. The effective height for a movement is probably no more than 22 or 23 cm.
Metalwork Trade Catalogues N. Burt & Co. Ltd. (London & Paris) Catalogue of High-class Or-moulu Door Furniture, black & white illustrations, gilt tooled textured boards Kirkpatrick Ltd. (Walsall) Illustrated Catalogue & Price List, 1903, black & white iullustrations, gilt tooled green cloth boards, with supplement Gardiner, Sons & Co. Ltd (Bristol) Catalogue No. 208, August 1947, black & white illustrations, gilt tooled red cloth boards G & S Allgood (London) Architectural Ironwork & Cloakroom Equipment, black & white illustrations, red cloth boards A. Oakden & Sons, Ltd. (London) Illustrated Price List & General Guide, c.1910, monotone illustrations, orange cloth boards with seven other related publications (12)The seven other publications are: Comyn Ching- Architectural Ironmongery catalogues no's 40, 84 and 91; James Gibbons Ltd.- Architectural Fittings, 1958; G & S Allgood- Architectural Brassfoundry catalogue together with Architectural Fittings & Door Closers, 1958; Nettlefold & Sons Ltd.- Illustrated Catalogue, 1936

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